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Staff recommends funding I‑35 'roadway elements' only, seeks partners for cap decks
Summary
Staff told council it will proceed with a $104 million commitment to roadway 'future‑proofing' for I‑35 caps and stitches but recommended the city not commit funds to build cap decks now because of rising cost estimates, structural loading uncertainties and lack of private/philanthropic partners; staff called for convening partners to finance cap amenities.
Transportation staff presented updates on the Cap & Stitch program for I‑35 and recommended proceeding only with the vertical roadway elements that 'future‑proof' locations for cap decks, while seeking external partners to design, fund and build the cap amenities.
Brianna Frye (Cap & Stitch program manager) said council’s $104 million roadway commitment (approved last May) funds bridge/roadway elements that make future cap decks possible; recent refinement lowered the projected cost for two northern stitches and increased contingency reserves. Frye said TxDOT will continue to design enhanced bridge crossings and the city does not…
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